Celebrate Oktoberfest with Obatzda, a Bavarian Cheese and Beer Spread! Soft, ripe cheese is paired with butter and spices for a flavorful accompaniment to pretzels and bread.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine German
Keyword appetizer, Bavaria, Bavarian, beer, cheese, German, Germany, obatzda
Prep Time 15minutes
Cook Time 0minutes
Resting Time 1hour
Total Time 1hour15minutes
Servings 11/2 Cups
Ingredients
4ounces(113 grams) Brie cheeseroom temperature
4ounces(113 grams) Camembert cheeseroom temperature
4ounces(113 grams) cream cheeseroom temperature
2ounces(57 grams) unsalted butterroom temperature
1/2medium onionfinely diced
1/2tablespoonpaprikasweet, spicy, or a mixture
1/4teaspooncaraway
Salt and pepper to taste
2tablespoons(30 milliliters) German beer
Garnish:
Caraway seeds
Chopped chives
Thinly sliced radish
Thinly sliced red onion
Lettuce
Instructions
In a large bowl or food processor, combine the Brie, Camembert, cream cheese, and butter.
Mix together or process until well combined. Stir or blend in the onion, paprika, caraway, salt, pepper, and beer.
Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least an hour. Serve sprinkled with caraway seeds and chives and alongside sliced radish, red onion, and lettuce.